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The New England Patriots recorded their first win of the 2023 season in a 15-10 muddy affair against the New York Jets. While the offensive line looked great at times, Mac Jones and the offense struggled to close out drives, while the defense looked otherworldly. Can the Patriots build off this success against the Cowboys? Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Pat breaks down the Patriots week 3 victory against the Jets. The offense wasn't up to par today, but the defense stepped up and shut down the Jets almost all game. It got a little tight at the end, and theres a lot to clean up, but it's always good to win against the Jets. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all of the breaking Patriots news. Snap into action this NFL season with F...

Pat and Matt start the episode with some film review from the Sunday night loss to Miami, and get into a full preview of the game this upcoming weekend against the Jets. Will the offensive line finally be whole, and how will they hold up against a very good Jets front? Will the Patriots be able to take advantage of Zach Wilson? They answer these questions and many more. They also finish with some...

It's not that the Patriots lost- no one would have been surprised by an 0-2 start- but it's how New England showed up against the Miami Dolphins that is concerning. Why did the offense, that showed some spark against the Eagles, fade back to 2021 and 2022 levels of ineptitude? Will the Jets and their elite defense force the Patriots offense to step up, or will week 3 hold more of the same? Alec an...

Matt breaks down the Patriots loss to the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. The Patriots are now 0-2 and he discusses what that means for them moving forward, and the opportunity that was missed by them once again falling behind and being unable to catch up. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all of the breaking Patriots news. Snap into action this NFL season with FanDuel, America...

Pat and Matt welcome Phil Perry onto the show to discuss the upcoming game against the Dolphins on Sunday night. How can the Patriots slow down the explosive Miami offense, and how can the offense take advantage of a Dolphins defense that allowed 34 points last weekend? They also discuss the AFC East after Josh Allen played awful on Monday night, and Aaron Rodgers was lost for the season. They fin...

The New England Patriots had the worst first quarter they possibly could have strung together to start the 2023 NFL season, but their next three quarters were, dare we say, GOOD? Is there hope for the rest of the season? Can Mac Jones and the offense build off those three quarters as they face off against the Miami Dolphins? And will the New England defense continue its elite level of play against...

Pat and Matt discuss the Patriots loss at home to the Eagles in week 1 of the 2023 regular season. While there were obviously some issues, and the Patriots have a lot of things to clean up, there were also many bright spots, and some optimism for the future of this team. The guys discuss that, as well as the tribute to Tom Brady at half time. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all...

Pat and Matt welcome Mark Schofield from SB Nation to give a full preview of the 2023 Patriots. The guys discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both the offense and defense. They also discuss what they expect to see this weekend against the Eagles. Matt and Pat are also doing a competition where they'll be choosing 2 prop bets per week, and Mark joins in on the fun this week. They finish as they...

The 2023 NFL Regular Season is finally upon us! The New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles in week 1 and Mac Jones and company will have their hands full. Will the new Patriots offensive players stand out, or will the offseason woes for the offensive line continue against the vaunted Eagles defensive front? Will the New England defense continue to perform at an elite level? Alec and Ric...

Matt welcomes Dave Archibald, author of the new book "The Inches We Need" onto the show to discuss his new book. They dive a bit deep into the book and why you need to pick one up ASAP. It's a great conversation that you don't want to miss. Get ready for the NFL season with incredible offers from FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HU...

The New England Patriots set their initial 53-man roster, but we know there's plenty of work still to do between now and opening kickoff. Were there any surprises? Where do the Patriots still have needs? What does that mean for the upcoming season and do we have any regular season predictions for players across the roster? Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Pat and Matt break down the Patriots initial 53 man roster. Obviously, there are some changes coming in the next few days, but their decisions about who to cut and who to keep tell us a lot about their feelings on certain players. They discuss the empty quarterback room, the two running backs, the crowded offensive lineman room, as well as the other positions on the team. Make sure to subscribe to...

Matt breaks down the final preseason game of the year for the Patriots. It wasn't pretty, but there are still some good things to take away from the game. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all of the breaking Patriots news! Football season is about to kick off and FanDuel is giving you the chance to win all season long! Because right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you c...

Pat and Matt welcome Mike Kadlick of WEEI on the show to discuss the final preseason game against the Titans, and also take a deep dive on a few positions, and other players who may be on the roster bubble. They discuss how the health of some players like Mike Onwenu and Cole Strange may not only impact the starters, but also the reserve players as well. Make sure to give this one a listen, as it'...

The New England Patriots beat the Green Bay Packers in the second preseason game and there was a lot to like- and a few areas with a clear need for improvement. There are a few players with a lot to prove during their final preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Matt break down the Patriots second preseason game of the 2023 season. The headline from the story is that it was suspended with about 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter after a scary injury to Isaiah Bolden. The new trickling out about Bolden does seem positive, which is great, but there was no need to continue the game after that. The guys discuss Mac Jones and the offense, and Jalen Mil...

The New England Patriots lost to the Houston Texans in the first preseason game, but there were some winners on the roster to go with a wider group of losers. Hope is not lost, though, as Ezekiel Elliott joins the team and as the first team offense and defense are likely to take the field in the second preseason game, this time in Green Bay against the Packers. Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn mo...

This week, Pat and Matt are joined by Keagan Stiefel from NESN. Keagan is a friend of the show, and former host, and they get into a ton of material, including the Ezekial Elliot signing. What does it mean for the Patriots, and how excited are the guys about the move? They also point out some important battles they'll be watching in practice and in the game on Saturday night. Make sure to follow u...

Matt and Pat break down the first preseason game of the season for the Patriots, a loss to the Texans at home. They may have lost, but there were certainly some bright spots, including rookies Keion White and Malik Cunningham. They discuss their play, the porous offensive line, and the many more topics on this instant reaction podcast. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all of the...

The New England Patriots will play in their first preseason game of the 2023 NFL Season and we could not be more excited. There are camp battles still to play out, young players ready to emerge, and veterans trying to stamp their claim. Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Matt preview the Patriots first preseason game on Thursday night, and give the players they're most excited about seeing play. After that, they try to predict the number that each rookie will be given before the game this week. This episode is sponsored by FanDuel: Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount in bonus bets - up to TWO HUNDRED DOLL...

Pat breaks down the Patriots in stadium practice. Who flashed, and what battles look like they might be over already? He also discusses Jack Jones addressing the media for the first time since his arrest and Matthew Judon getting a nice pay bump. Make sure to subscribe to get instant reactions to all the breaking Patriots news! This episode is sponsored by FanDuel: Take your first swing at betting...

New England Patriots training camp is underway and Mac Jones and the offense are cruising in Bill O'Brien's returned offensive scheme. The defense looks as strong as ever. There's an underheralded rookie wide receiver that's standing out. Foxborough Football is back, baby! Alec and Rich cover it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat brings you his takeaways from day 6 of Pats Camp on Monday, August 1st. Mac Jones had a solid day, that was highlighted by a few very nice passes. The defense continues to show their dominance, and some new faces on the offensive line get a chance to play with the starters. This episode is sponsored by FanDuel: Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet am...